Introducing the S-Hook Back Tube Top Sewing Pattern – Your Gateway to Effortless Style! Are you ready to elevate your wardrobe with a chic and trendy wardrobe staple? Look no further! Our Sew Skimpy S-Hook Back Tube Top Sewing Pattern is the epitome of fashion-forward design, offering you a versatile and stylish garment that’s perfect for any occasion. You can add an optional front lining or ruching, and no uncomfortable boning. You are the designer. Whether you’re heading to a beach party, a music festival, or a night out with friends, this tube top is the perfect choice. Dress it up or down – the possibilities are endless!
- Includes sizes XS-L
- One coverage option, Full coverage tube top
- Formatted to print on US letter (8.5 x 11)
- Test square in US 2 x 2 inch and Metric unit 5.08 cm
- Pattern is color coded per size so you can make YOUR custom size
What You Will Need
- 1/2 yard of 2 or 4 way stretch fabric 58”- 60” wide
- Optional lining with the same stretch
- ¼” wide braided elastic
- ¾” S-Hook (I prefer plastic over metal)
- Matching Thread
- Overlock machine / zig-zag stitch & straight stitch on a regular sewing machine
- Elastic Foot is recommended
Pattern Assembly
- Add optional ruching on the fold of the tube top front (1)
- Sew both large back pieces of (2) to front sides (1) with right sides of fabric facing together. Use a 1/4 overlock stitch or straight stitch on a home machine
- Using an elastic attachment sew 1⁄4’ elastic to the top and bottom of (1) & (2) on the wrong side of the fabric. Leave the elastic on the ends of (2) to maneuver your hem in a later step
- Fold under the elastic of (1) & (2) on the inside of the tube top. This will create a little over 1⁄4” hem. Use a cover stitch or zigzag stitch to secure the hem. When you reach the back strap, you can hold onto the left-over elastic on the ends for accuracy.
- Add ¾” S-Hook on the right-side back strap of (2) Insert back strap fabric of (2) inside the S-Hook hole. Fold over fabric ¾” and secure the S-Hook in place with a straight stitch
- Sew an opening for the S-Hook closure. Fold the left-side back strap of (2) over ¾” Then secure in place with a straight stitch to creates an opening that allows the S-Hook to slide inside the loop on that side
- Assembly Tutorial Video https://youtu.be/Qqqg7VHnJ9k
You can line the front of (1) with the same fabric you used for your design. You can also use a stretch lining. Make sure both fabrics stretch the same way and pin it in place before you start sewing.
